What is TASTE MTL?

It is an invitation to Montrealers and tourists to celebrate the great variety and richness of our restaurants at an affordable price. For 11 days, TASTE MTL provides an excellent opportunity to discover new places to eat by sampling their fare with fixed-price table d'hôte menus combined with special events offered in some restaurants.

There is quite a lot to celebrate! A member of the World Good Food Cities Network, Montréal is world-renowned for the diversity and quality of its establishments. Since 2005, the city's restaurants have regularly placed in the top 10 Best New Restaurants in Canada according to Air Canada's enRoute magazine. Furthermore, Montréal has been ranked as the 6th best foodie destination by Travelocity (2007).

Share your culinary experiences with your network with the hashtag #MTLaTable and showcase Montréal gastronomy and its talent with pride!

When will TASTE MTL take place?

November 2013.

What type of menu will be offered?

TASTE MTL will offer three fixed price dinner menus ($19, $29 and $39 respectively) as well as one late evening menu at $19 (participating restaurants only).

Please note that prices do not include taxes or gratuity.

How can I participate in TASTE MTL?

It's easy! You don't need a coupon or a pass: simply reserve your table in a participating restaurant and ask for the TASTE MTL menu.

For more information about TASTE MTL, its special event program or to view participating restaurant menus, just go to www.tastemtl.com.

How can you tell which restaurants are involved?

• By viewing the list of participating restaurants on the website www.tastemtl.com
• By locating establishments with the TASTE MTL sign
• By subscribing to Tourisme Montréal's gastronomy newsletter

Are reservations necessary?

Reservations are not necessary. However, in light of the high number of patrons expected, we strongly suggest that you make a reservation.

Please note that some restaurants require a credit card number to guarantee the reservation. If you must cancel your reservation, please be so kind as to call and advise the restaurant to that effect.

You can reserve directly by calling the restaurant or doing so online at www.tastemtl.com.

Is TASTE MTL a new concept?

No. This event is known as "Restaurant Week" and occurs in most major American cities, including New York, Chicago, San Francisco and Miami, as well as in major Canadian centres such as Vancouver and Toronto. These weeks are, for the most part, initiated and organized by the respective host city's Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Who organizes TASTE MTL?

Tourisme Montréal is organizing the TASTE MTL event as part of its expanding markets strategy in order to position Montréal as a gastronomic destination and to create business opportunities in a generally quiet time of year.

Will a restaurant's regular menu be available during TASTE MTL?

This is up to the discretion of the restaurant. Please note that all orders outside the TASTE MTL menu will be charged at the regular price.

I am a member of the media. How can I get more information?

Please contact one of the following people according to your media market:

Montréal media:
Alexandra Graveline (graveline.alexandra@tourisme-montreal.org)

National and international media:
Catherine Morellon (morellon.catherine@tourisme-montreal.org)

I am a restaurant owner. How can I participate?

If you are a restaurant owner and you would like your establishment to participate, please contact Stéphanie Breton – Manager, Member Services, Partnerships and Relationship Marketing by email at breton.stephanie@tourisme-montreal.org.